Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

by Cynthia Crosson-Tower

Strong knowledge of child abuse and neglect is critical for any professional planning to work or currently working with children. Cynthia Crosson-Tower is an expert in this field, basing her written work on more than 30 years of experience in almost all areas of children's services, including protective services, foster care, adoption, and court services. The Sixth Edition of Child Abuse and Neglect continues to familiarize the reader with the symptoms of the various types of child maltreatment as well as how one intervenes to protect children. This easy to read book walks the reader through initial intervention from the perspective of a variety of professionals, from the court system to services for abused children outside their own homes. Case examples help professionals get a feel for actual cases and types of intervention. For those just entering or thinking about entering a human services profession that may interact with children, Cynthia has included a chapter that provides a glimpse of what it is like to be a child protection worker.

Genres: Social Work, School, Education

440 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1988

Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the tenth edition-it’s a great intro in working with populations that have been traumatized as children, and has a slant towards the side of social work. I found it helpful for my class on counseling victims and perps of family trauma and abuse.

[Jason Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent content; errors abound. Crosson-Tower, get a better editor.

[Jamie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really think that this book could have helped me to understand better.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Required reading, but I really enjoyed learning this subject matter. It gave me a new perspective on abuse and neglect in America.

[Ashley McKinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm going to school for Social Work, so this was a good and informational read for me. I recommend it for readers looking for information associated with child abuse and neglect.